Posted by Empire Press on Feb 14, 2018 in All Content, History, News from Our Past, Special | Comments Off on News From Our Past
From the pages of The Wenatchee (Daily) World and the Douglas County Empire Press
100 years ago — 1918
A.L. Rogers came down from Waterville yesterday and left on the early morning train for Pullman to attend the sessions of the Northwest Grain Growers which are scheduled for several days.
Deputy Sheriff A.H. Davis of Douglas County came down from Waterville yesterday on official... read more

Posted by Empire Press on Feb 7, 2018 in All Content, History, News from Our Past, Special | Comments Off on News From Our Past
From the pages of The Wenatchee (Daily) World and the Douglas County Empire Press
100 years ago — 1918
The annual meeting of Road District No. 9 of East Wenatchee was held Sunday in the Grange Hall. The meeting was called to order by President O.B. Sellers. A motion by E.D.H. Webb to elect officers for 1918 was seconded and carried. Sellers was re-elected president and Jacob... read more

Posted by Empire Press on Jan 31, 2018 in All Content, History, News from Our Past, Special | Comments Off on News From Our Past
From the pages of The Wenatchee (Daily) World and the Douglas County Empire Press
100 years ago — 1918
Cliff Jones, who lives north of Waterville, last week plowed 30 acres. This is something remarkable for this country as there is usually a couple of feet of snow there at this time. Snow in the fields is practically gone now and the sun shines bright and warm. The ground has... read more

Posted by Empire Press on Jan 24, 2018 in All Content, History, News from Our Past, Special | Comments Off on News From Our Past
From the pages of The Wenatchee (Daily) World and the Douglas County Empire Press
100 years ago — 1918
Mr. and Mrs. J. Bond of Orondo were in town yesterday.
Judge Sam B. Hill was in Wenatchee yesterday en route to his home in Waterville. He had been conducting court in Ephrata.
A group of “Watervillevillians” recently had dinner aboard the Great Northern train... read more

Posted by Empire Press on Jan 17, 2018 in All Content, History, News from Our Past, Special | Comments Off on News From Our Past
From the pages of The Wenatchee (Daily) World and the Douglas County Empire Press
100 years ago — 1918
Beryl G. Deatley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Deatley of Waterville, was married Thursday to Clay C. Beard. Following the ceremony and a wedding dinner, the couple left by stage on a wedding trip to Seattle. They will make their home on the groom’s ranch near... read more

Posted by Empire Press on Jan 10, 2018 in All Content, History, News from Our Past, Special | Comments Off on News From Our Past
From the pages of The Wenatchee (Daily) World and the Douglas County Empire Press
100 years ago — 1918
The opening of Mansfield’s new city theater in the Fraternity building took place Saturday evening. A special feature during the event was the introduction of the juvenile band to the public.
Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Merritt of Mansfield spent Sunday in Waterville.
H.K.... read more

Posted by Empire Press on Jan 3, 2018 in All Content, History, News from Our Past, Special | Comments Off on News From Our Past
From the pages of The Wenatchee (Daily) World and the Douglas County Empire Press
100 years ago — 1918
George B. Harsh and Flossie Duncan were recently married in Waterville.
Judge R.S. Steiner came up from Soap Lake yesterday en route to his home in Waterville. He is looking after business matters in Waterville for several days and plans on returning to Soap... read more

Posted by Empire Press on Dec 27, 2017 in All Content, History, News from Our Past, Special | Comments Off on News from Our Past
From the pages of The Wenatchee (Daily) World and the Douglas County Empire Press
100 years ago — 1917
J.W. Lindow and Mrs. J.F. Leslie left this morning for Wenatchee where they will be married, according to the Big Bend Empire. Both are prominent people of Waterville.
A skunk, a most unwelcome visitor, made a tour through Waterville yesterday afternoon and caused distress... read more

Posted by Empire Press on Dec 20, 2017 in All Content, History, News from Our Past, Special | Comments Off on News from Our Past
From the pages of The Wenatchee (Daily) World and the Douglas County Empire Press
100 years ago — 1917
Commercial State Bank of Mansfield had a change in officers yesterday when H.K. Robbins and L.V. Leslie purchased the bank stock of the Olwell Brothers and former cashier F.L. Monroe. The new officers are Robbins, president, and Leslie, cashier. P.J. Petersen remains vice... read more

Posted by Empire Press on Dec 13, 2017 in All Content, History, News from Our Past, Special | Comments Off on News From Our Past
From the pages of The Wenatchee (Daily) World and the Douglas County Empire Press
100 years ago — 1917
Gene Courtway, who operates the stage between Mansfield at Waterville, was in Wenatchee today on business.
W.S. Griner has resigned from his position as manager of the Brewster District unit warehouse. He has been succeeded by Roy Tedford.
50 years ago — 1967
Officials... read more